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Himalaya approaching tipping point, report says
A recent study warns that the [Himalayas] are approaching a tipping point due to accelerated glacier melt, threatening the region's water security. The report highlights the phenomenon of 'peak water' expected by mid-century and the increasing risk of disasters, as evidenced by a recent glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border causing mass casualties.
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Must ReadU.S. lawmaker submits amendment naming India in Russia sanctions act
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering amendments to a Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill that could significantly impact India.
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Must ReadChina is now ready to address trade concerns with India
Following the [BRICS] summit in September 2024, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met to discuss bilateral trade ties. China has expressed readiness to work with India to implement the consensus reached by their leaders, focusing on expanding mutually beneficial cooperation and addressing trade concerns.
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Meta says will report child safety cases directly to Indian cybercrime portal
Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram) has agreed to report Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM) directly to the Indian government's cybercrime portal managed by the [Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)]. Previously, Meta routed these reports through a US-based agency, which caused delays for Indian law enforcement.
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Must ReadSupreme Court asks Centre to consider extending tenure of retiring members of tribunals
The [Supreme Court of India] has urged or asked the Central Government to consider (as a final decision was pending the next day's hearing) extending the tenures of retiring members of various tribunals, including the [Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal] (DRAT) and the [National Green Tribunal] (NGT), on an ad-hoc basis. This interim measure is intended to prevent these quasi-judicial bodies from becoming defunct due to vacancies while the government finalizes fresh appointments under the newly enacted [Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026 (which recently repealed the 2021 Act to establish the National Tribunals Commission)].
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Must ReadRetail inflation in August rises to 4.8%, wholesale print up 9.9%
Retail inflation in India rose to 4.8% in August, remaining above the [Reserve Bank of India] (RBI)'s medium-term target of 4% for the third consecutive month, primarily driven by elevated food prices. Concurrently, wholesale inflation increased to 9.9%, fueled by higher costs in fuel, power, and manufactured goods.
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Must ReadIndia's middle-income trap has a problem money may fix
Renowned economist Thomas Piketty has emphasized that India must undertake massive investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure to avoid the 'middle-income trap'. His remarks coincide with the [World Development Report 2024], which warns that over 100 developing nations, including India, face significant hurdles in transitioning to high-income status.
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Must ReadBRICS: A strategic balancer?
The 18th [BRICS] summit in Delhi highlighted India's strategic balancing act, navigating complex ties with the US, Israel, Russia, China, and Iran. The summit produced the [Delhi Declaration], which addressed conflicts in West Asia, condemning Israeli actions while managing internal divisions among member states, particularly regarding Iran and the UAE.
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Must ReadCJI says judiciary cannot earn public trust by shielding itself from scrutiny
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) recently emphasized that the judiciary must remain open to scrutiny and constructive criticism to maintain public trust. This came during a lecture, following a recent Supreme Court intervention regarding a textbook reference to 'judicial corruption,' highlighting the delicate balance between legitimate criticism and institutional integrity.
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Must ReadTrade fragmentation could hit poor economies much harder than rich ones, WTO warns
A recent report by the [World Trade Organization] (WTO) warns that global trade fragmentation, driven by geopolitical alignments, will disproportionately harm Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and developing economies. The modeling indicates that in scenarios involving deeper fragmentation or a breakdown of the multilateral trading system, LDCs face significantly steeper declines in GDP and exports compared to high-income nations.
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